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Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some Humor

A podcast which offers Western New York regional weather forecasts, extended outlooks, and which examines the broader context of warming climate impacts. There will also be jousts with junk science and disinformation so endemic to social media, and some sprinklings of humor from the ex-gag writer part of my CV. Author is now into his 47th year of operational meteorology, with extensive continuing education all along the way...although I still can"t program my VCR.

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00:04:07

Unsettled Pattern into Next Week: Ups and Downs

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/04/12

Gusty winds and the sometimes raw wind chill they produce will hold into Saturday. Rain showers Friday night will turn to some slushy snow late Friday night over the hills, and the mixed showers will wind down Saturday AM. Occ'l Showers & a few Tstorms will return Sunday, ahead of a temporary warming trend.

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00:03:19

Eclipse Clouds Update Monday; CLOSE CALL!

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/04/08

Hi res satellite imagery shows rapid movement of the cloud deck and the clearing which trails behind it to the NE. Models have clearing arriving just too late for totality in westernmost WNY, but imagery leaves slivers of hope. Also, a forecast for the week ahead, including 70s on Tuesday!

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00:06:28

Friday Evening Eclipse Forecast Update: "What If It's...

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/04/05

Some broken upper level and mid level cloudiness is likely to move over WNY during Monday, but the news is NOT all bad. In fact, some partial cloud cover may present different types of spectacle than you might be expecting. PLEASE SHARE.

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00:05:32

Updated Eclipse Cloud Cover Forecast

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/04/04

While Western New York cloud climatology--past history--wasn't very optimistic for eclipse viewing, it was never a substitute for a data-driven actual weather FORECAST for April 8th. The good news is the actual forecast is better than climatology. Please SHARE, FOLLOW.

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00:08:08

A Nasty Weather Forecast Ahead of an Eclipse Cloud Fcst

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/04/02

Nasty, windy, rainy...a Flood WATCH up for WNY late Tue nite-Thur PM for possible urban/poor drainage flooding PLUS only Guarded optimism for eclipse cloud forecast, and by "guarded" I mean imperfect viewing based on current data.

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00:04:47

Dry Easter...bits o' snow midweek...probably mild...

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/30

Some Saturday showers should be gone for a mostly to partly cloudy Easter Sunday, with lighter winds both weekend days. Some Tue-Wed rain may change to a little slushy snow Wed night/Thur AM. Early hints point to moderating temps next weekend and for the eclipse. I'll be filling in on News 4 Saturday evening and Monday, starting at 4 thru 11.

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00:07:20

Temporary Warming, then Cooling PLUS worthless...

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/25

The warming peaks early this week, on Monday and Tuesday, with COOLer, not Colder temps to follow. PLUS why eclipse cloud cover forecasts 2 weeks in advance are essentially worthless.

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00:06:06

Temporary Warmup, then Cooler, not Colder. Plus...

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/25

The peak warming this week occurs early, on Monday and Tuesday, followed by COOLer, not COLDer temperatures beginning Wednesday, more along the lines of "seasonable." PLUS why eclipse cloud cover forecasts 2 weeks in advance are not worth the bandwidth they devour.

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00:04:31

One more round of significant Slushy Snow enroute

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/21

This may be wintry weather's last gasp as far as measurable snow goes coming in by late Friday into early Saturday, with significant, slushy accumulations likely on the Niagara Frontier. A milder pattern is setting up for next week, but no more snow is in sight after this messy snow and mixed precip exits.

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00:04:05

My Editorial Policy on Social Media

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/19

Stepping away from science for this one episode to offer a short explanation of my editorial policy on social media.

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00:07:00

Colder Pattern Stretching Out.

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/16

The long-advertised colder pattern will be setting up on schedule, but it won't be leaving on schedule...it's stretching out into late next week, with no major warmup yet in sight. Also, some chatter on record oceanic warmth, earlier high pollen counts, and a reminder on exploding tick populations. PLEASE SHARE.

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00:04:56

Meteorological Backsliding into Next Week

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/14

After a fairly wet Thursday evening, cooler weather arrives for Friday. Some wind chill will be felt in the Saturday First Ward parade, but Sunday will be raw-er of the 2 parade days with colder temps, a gusty wind, and maybe even a few wet snowflakes. The forecast and extended outlook follow.

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00:04:27

Cool Parades, but not "Cold"...and some Tick Talk

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/12

After some midweek moderation, and some late week showers, a little cooling arrives for both parade days in Buffalo. Nothing overly harsh, though Sunday may feel a bit chillier than Saturday, with below average temps much of next week...and some Tick Talk following the record warm winter.

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00:05:05

"Brush" with Winter Still Enroute, but it Won't Last...

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/09

After a windy & occasionally wet Saturday, a transition over to snow will occur by Sunday morning. Moderate to marginally heavy amounts will be possible on a raw, windy Sunday on the hills, with much lesser amounts at lower elevations...and we'll look ahead all the way to St. Patrick's weekend.

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00:03:28

Roller Coaster Update, with a Rude Sunday in Store

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/06

Despite the chill in the air Wednesday after record warmth Monday and Tuesday, readings are still above average. A weekend storm system will bring us Saturday rain on its warmer side and Sunday snow on its colder side, especially on the hills. Renewed warming returns by midweek, next week. Please Share, Follow.

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00:05:06

Don't Get TOO Spoiled...Rude, Temporary Awakening...

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/04

It's easy to forget what's average in early March...high 30s, when you smash the Monday record high by 9 degrees, with a 72. By Wednesday, we're back to the upper 40s, and it gets TEMPORARILY worse than that during the weekend...probably including a bit of "you know what" in the forecast.

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00:06:14

Are You Ready for Spring? And Eclipse Safety?

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/03/01

Meteorological/climatological spring is underway, from March through May, after finishing the warmest meteorological winter on record. And we will be off to a warm start! Please Share, Follow.

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00:05:46

Are You Ready for Some Ups n' Downs??

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/02/26

A borderline wild weather week is in store, with warmer temps, some thunder, and one quick hit of wintry weather (with some flakes) thrown in, plus an extended outlook. Please Share, Follow.

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00:06:59

Cloud Cover Climatology and the Total Eclipse

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/02/24

What do you need to know about cloud cover types and probabilities for the coming April 8th Total Eclipse? I fill you in on what I told the Washington Post this week on this topic and while, yes, WNY has higher cloud cover probabilities than San Antonio at that time, there has been some undue pessimism on this topic in the press and on social media.

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00:03:51

Lake Snow Kicks In Late Sat night/Sun AM...smoother...

Don Paul Bits o Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some... ·

2024/02/17

Scattered lake effect snow showers Saturday have already produced patchy 1" accumulations, but more will be coming late Saturday night into Sunday midday. As winds back from WNW to SW later this evening, and almost SSW, that will send better developed lake snow to the metro area and northtowns, as well as srn Niag, wrn Orleans, and NW Gen Cos. Snow will be moderate to occasionally heavy with sharply reduced visibility in Blowing Snow. I'll be off the clock on vaca for a week...talk to you

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